David Steckel RUMORS & NEWS

St. Paul Pioneer Press
"The Wild released David Steckel from his pro tryout the team announced Friday.
Steckel a veteran of 419 NHL games wasn't able to land a contract with an NHL team prior to training camp a likely casualty of the salary cap decreasing about $6 million after last season. He spent training camp with..."
September 27

L.A. Daily News
"The Pacific Division-leading Ducks acquired center David Steckel from the Toronto Maple Leafs for minor-league winger Ryan Lasch and a seventh-round draft pick in 2014. Steckel played in 13 games this season for the Maple Leafs, collecting one assists.
"Adding David Steckel gives us another big..."
March 16

CBC Sports
"The Toronto Maple Leafs sent forward David Steckel to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday in a move that frees up a roster spot for the potential return of Joffrey Lupul on Saturday night.
In exchange for Steckel, Toronto acquired winger Ryan Lasch and Anaheim's seventh-round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry..."
March 15

Anaheim Calling
"The Anaheim Ducks have traded forward Ryan Lasch and a seventh round 2014 draft pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs in return for center David Steckel.
According to Ducks GM Bob Murray, Steckel was acquired for his large frame and his faceoff skills (currently at 46.9%, last season he was 58.6%)...."
March 15